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Through chemical analyses of the contents of imported food and other goods, we support importers and authorities with documentation.

Producers and importers of food need chemical analyses to determine specific nutrient matter in a product, such as milkfat, milkprotein, starch/glucose and sugars. The need arises when content must be substantiated for customs purposes, as the composition affects tariff classification. 

 

Methods and standards 

The service covers routine food analyses and customer defined analytical work for defined documentation purposes.

Analyses are typically carried out according to recommended EU and other standard methods corresponding to tariff classification of food product and other imported goods. 

For more than 100 years, we have provided analytical support to SKAT (The National Danish Tax Authorities), typically in customs-related cases involving proposal of tariff classification of imported goods. The service is part of our food safety and regulation expertise area.

A laboratory technician wearing blue gloves places sample vials on a bench beside analytical equipment used for chemical analyses of food and imported goods.
Chemical analyses of food and imported goods provide documented results for tariff classification, excise duties and investigation of foreign bodies..

Challenges

When the declaration of imported goods is uncertain, tariff classification of goods is not possible.

Determination of tariff classification code 

When importing food and other goods, it is necessary to determine the correct tariff classification code, as this serves as the basis for tariff classification and subsequent handling of the goods. 

 

Uncertainty about excise duties 

When importing food and other goods, companies must account for excise duties. If the composition of the goods is not documented, it becomes difficult for the authorities to determine the basis for excise duties.

Benefits

Use analytical results as a basis for tariff classification, excise duties and tariff classification codes.

Basis for tariff classification codes

Chemical analyses and technical investigations provide a documented basis for proposing tariff classification codes for imported food and other goods.

Support the determination of excise duties

Analyses of product composition can serve as a basis for the authorities when determining excise duties.

Extensive experience across many product types

We have extensive experience with tariff classification of food and other goods imported into the EU, covering almost all chapters of the customs tariff

Get support for tariff classification

Chemical analyses and technical insight provide a better basis for documenting content and clarifying tariff classification questions for imported goods.